DrAndys Concrete Box in the City

[DrAndy]

I'll bare it in mind...

wrong thread

see Thaigirls Kn...

[AntRobertson]

^Boom-tish!

Ok then, probable stupid question time... The pool's 'open air' correct? What's in place to prevent overflow from rain?

[DrAndy]

I see 2 or 3 choices in Global House

what are those prices? Global House here has been rebuilt but does not have the solar panels back yet!

the prices I have so far have been from B49-59K, for a system that you can pump through

flat panel solar collector with copper manifold

150/160 litre stainless steel tank
fitting on a roof is approx 6K and on a terrace about 2K extra

[DrAndy]

^Boom-tish!

Ok then, probable stupid question time... The pool's 'open air' correct? What's in place to prevent overflow from rain?

yes, partially

as for overflow, interesting question! There is a skimmer chamber near the top, and some pipes but I have not asked that yet

maybe it will fill to the top and spill over to the terrace

[giggs]

yes, Giggs, you are a lucky fellow, keep up the good work

hello doc...sorry to say that you have appeared to forgotten
something????.... 5 green blobs and giggs can??

[DrAndy]

no, I didn't forget

but I don't remember why you wanted to

[giggs]

checked out your build in c/mai..also mae rim. will.drop in for a chat and next time..around..giggs

only if you have five green blobs, Giggs

the dog hates red blobs, he goes nuts

he does like a steak sandwich though

hi doc...a refresher for you

[Marmite the Dog]

5 green blobs and giggs can??

How many?

[jizzybloke]

a small wall is being built all around the pool to 40cm

I thought that sounded very small, then you added this

a 60cm high stainless steel railing will be put on top of the small wall

Enjoting the thread DrA!

[giggs]

5 green blobs and giggs can??

How many?

well..heres the dog .. with the distemper syndrome.....watch out.. will unleash nawty... on you.. he has already taken a few chunks ..out of you.. has nt he ???. be back in the red blobs no doubt... but win some..lose some....have a nice day

[DrAndy]

behave Giggs, this is not MKP!!

you can pop round for a chat anytime, but you will have to speak Thai as the builders are not good at English

oh, you only have three greenies!! I told you the dog will not like you

[Nawty]

How much were those tiles a sqm ? i like that look....what they made from ?

[DrAndy]

sorry Nawty, they were included in the overall price for the concrete building

They do them in various sizes, so you can vary the final appearance

They are cement, have a lip so no nails needed

Less than B200 a sqm, I think, but ask your local BMerchant

[Norton]

what are those prices?

Will check prices. I believe I saw two suppliers with three sizes each. Never much considered as we use so little hot water.

[DrAndy]

you live in a hot region, Norton

and thanks in advance

[Norton]

Here's what Global Roiet has.

200 liter, 45,000 baht
165 liter, 35,000 baht
The one on the left was unmarked but think 100 liter. No price shown.

[DrAndy]

yeah, Norton, those are the glass tube type, which have to work by gravity, so need to be roof mounted or pumped out by a hot water pump

I have a couple of old ones given to me by a nice bloke! I will be using one on the farm if I can source a pump

The type I was looking for have a manifold with copper finned tubes; these can be pumped through with pressure

I did find one made by the Egat research station last year, went up there with FFrankie, so I have managed to contact them again and have now ordered one

160l for B49K, which is a lot cheaper than Solatherm (double price) or any of the others I have contacted. HomeMall near me sell a 100L version for B55k, for instance

[DrAndy]

sorry, forgot to say thank you for your efforts, Norton

thank you

[Norton]

Sounds like you have it sorted.

[splitlid]

the overflow pipe is attached to the skimmer, they should have installed one when they built and installed the skimmer box, look inside the skimmer about 3/4 from the bottom should be a hole, this is the over flow, if its not there then they either havnt connected it or they havnt drilled the hole yet, but the hole should connect to a blue pipe and to a drain.

[DrAndy]

the overflow pipe is attached to the skimmer, they should have installed one when they built and installed the skimmer box, look inside the skimmer about 3/4 from the bottom should be a hole, this is the over flow, if its not there then they either havnt connected it or they havnt drilled the hole yet, but the hole should connect to a blue pipe and to a drain.

yes, I called the poolguy and he said exactly that

we did a leak test last week and it failed; there was quite a leak on one side

he is going to drain the pool (see next pics) and put a waterproof sealant on; he promises that it will work!

[DrAndy]

so, some progress, and a couple of steps back

about 10cm of water and a leak was spotted underneath




and a shot of the surrounds. The 40cm wall will have railings on top, as previously mentioned



some roof pics from the poolside; the wooden wing



the main house



the floor has now been poured for the wooden wing




I am not sure they are sure how the stairs go; I am sure we will all find out soon




the big windows are now all in place upstairs; the gap at the front is a bit bigger than the plans, for some reason! a post was meant to be placed there for effect, not for support but it is too wide. The sides are perfect fits



A neat solution will have to be thought of

tomorrow, they will drain and clean the pool, then it will be ready for sealing when dry. The parquet flooring for the main bedroom is also due to be delivered

No tiling has been done for a while as they are waiting for the wall render and the ceilings to be finished.......

[Nawty]

Did they fix the leaks first ??

leaks in a new pool are not good......repairs to leaks in a new pool are even worse.

[DrAndy]

Did they fix the leaks first ??

leaks in a new pool are not good......repairs to leaks in a new pool are even worse.

as said, they will seal the pool so no more leaks (!)

it seems the concrete was not vibrated enough, if at all

anyway, the rains made sure the pool was not dry, and today they will pump out the rain water and hopefully, seal soon

[crazy dog]

Only just noticed this thread, fascinating and well done. Too long to read all of it but I saw all the pics, very impressive. Was the total price ever mentioned?